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Hereditary urea cycle abnormality - Prevention

Alternative Names

Abnormality of the urea cycle - hereditary; Urea cycle - hereditary abnormality

Prevention:

As with most inherited diseases, there is no way to prevent these disorders. Prenatal testing is available. Genetic testing before an embryo is implanted may be available for those using in vitro fertilization.

Teamwork between parents, the affected child, and doctors can help prevent severe illness.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/5/2008
  • Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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